Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:19am on 12 Feb 2026,Thursday International
Bangladesh is voting today in a crucial national election after about 18 months of political instability. The crisis period saw the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government and the formation of an interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. The transition also pushed India–Bangladesh relations to a low point. Officials in New Delhi are monitoring the vote because of border security, trade links, and regional cooperation. Major players include the Yunus-led interim setup, parties linked to Hasina, and opposition groups seeking power. Election authorities said voting is being held under tight security. The result will decide the next government and future ties with India. (PC: India Today)
